1. A molding that projects beyond the surface of a wall or frame, typically used to cover the joint between two surfaces or to provide decorative relief.
Usage: architecture; also spelled 'bolection moulding'

Examples

• The fireplace was framed with an ornate bolection that added depth and elegance to the room.
• Georgian-era doors often featured a bolection around the panels to create visual interest.
• The carpenter installed a bolection to conceal the gap between the wall and the wooden paneling.
• A simple bolection can transform a plain doorway into an architectural focal point.
• The bolection molding projected about half an inch from the surface, casting subtle shadows.